According to Wikipedia, social capital is “a concept used in sociology and economics to define networks of relationships which are productive towards advancing the goals of individuals and groups.” The strength of an individual’s social network can have a profound impact on all aspects of life, from health to career opportunities. In a broader sense, social capital enables communities to grow, entrepreneurship to thrive, and ultimately creates the magic that allows everyone to flourish.

We are fortunate that Basestation attracts people from all over the world. This diversity contributes to the inclusive and vibrant culture we strive to foster in our coworking space.

Basestation was founded by three immigrants and one Kiwi! One of those immigrants was Michael Doerner, who originally hails from Germany. We realised we were well overdue to sit down with Michael and talk about what motivated him and his whānau to relocate to the other side of the world.

Running a small business is exciting, but let’s be honest, it also comes with its fair share of challenges. At Basestation, we want to make sure that finding an affordable office space, managing overheads, juggling flexibility, and staying connected to others isn’t a challenge! Coworking offers small businesses the best of both worlds; a professional environment with built-in community, flexibility, and shared resources that make day-to-day operations easier and more cost-effective.

Basestation awakes early on a weekday.

The first bit of action it sees is at 6:30am when Folk, the café in our reception, opens. For those early risers who work in the surrounding offices, grabbing a flat white and croissant is a great way to start the day.